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Crispy Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

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These crispy jalapeño cheddar cornbread muffins offer a perfect balance of heat, cheese, and crispness, making them a flavorful and crowd-pleasing side for cookouts and casual meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cornmeal (fine or medium grind)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted, about 56 grams)
  • 2 medium jalapeños (finely diced and seeded for milder heat)
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped green onions or fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Grease each cup of a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray, or line with paper liners.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and add milk and melted butter. Ensure the butter is warm but not hot.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. The batter will be thick and a bit lumpy; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the finely diced jalapeños, shredded cheddar cheese, and any optional herbs.
  7. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The edges should be crispy and slightly darker.
  9. Remove muffins from the pan after 5 minutes and transfer to a cooling rack to maintain crisp tops and prevent sogginess.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense, rubbery muffins. Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and moist texture. Preheat oven fully and grease muffin tin with butter for crispy tops. Cool muffins on a rack to prevent sogginess. Adjust jalapeño seeds to control heat level. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend or almond flour and consider adding xanthan gum. For dairy-free or vegan, use plant-based milk, flax egg, and vegan butter.

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